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Minnesota sued the federal government, saying the Trump administration is using threats to withhold Medicaid funds. The federal government said Minnesota must do more to fight fraud.
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A partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security raises concerns over delayed intelligence sharing and response to potential threats amid escalating Middle East tensions, experts say.
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The Defense Department identified Maj. Jeffrey R. O’Brien of Indianola, Iowa, as the fifth U.S. service member killed after what it called an Iranian drone strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait. The Pentagon said he died Sunday at Shuaiba Port during an unmanned aircraft system attack.
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James Talarico told supporters Wednesday night that unprecedented turnout by first-time voters, independents and Republicans in the Democratic primary signaled change, a day after he won his party’s nomination.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized former President Donald Trump for insisting that one of the remaining Texas Republican Senate candidates drop out after his endorsement.
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The Texas Rangers unveiled a new statue in left field at Globe Life Field, reigniting debate over the team’s historical ties to controversial figures and events.
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Former ESPN broadcaster Keith Olbermann drew criticism on social media after he referred to the late Lou Holtz as a ‘legendary scumbag’ following the coach’s death. The comment sparked widespread outrage.
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A widespread blackout affected western Cuba on Wednesday, as the country continues to face power outages linked to sanctions and aging infrastructure.
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Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton will face a May 26 runoff after neither reached the 50% plus one vote threshold in Tuesday’s GOP primary, according to election returns. A Texas Supreme Court order has halted a Dallas vote count, complicating the results.
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State Rep. Steve Toth has unseated incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw in Texas GOP primary, securing a likely spot in Congress next year, according to Decision Desk HQ.
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